The Handle Bar
Solid Après Ski Pours, Nothing Too Risky
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Modern American pub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
Walk in off the mountain and the wine list does exactly what you'd expect from a Four Seasons slopeside pub — it's safe, familiar, and priced like you just got off a ski lift. Nothing here is going to surprise you, but the room is warm, the staff is sharp, and there's a sommelier somewhere in the building who presumably approves of all this.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into American classics — Caymus, Rombauer, Jordan — the holy trinity of wines that show up on every resort list from Aspen to Lake Tahoe. It's not a bad lineup, just a predictable one. There's no real adventurous reach into smaller producers or interesting regions, and the focus stays firmly domestic. If you came hoping for a Burgundy rabbit hole or a surprise Jura pick, this is not your list.
By the Glass
Fifteen options by the glass is a respectable number for a pub setting, and the $18–$35 range means you can technically get in at a reasonable entry point — though that ceiling climbs fast if you reach for anything with a recognizable label. The glass program feels static rather than rotational, with the usual suspects holding their spots through the season.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $35
Jordan punches above its glass price at most resort venues — it's a legitimately well-made Alexander Valley Cab, and at the high end of the glass range here it still represents a fair pour compared to what you'd pay for a bottle at a comparable property.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a pub-style spot like this reach for a beer or a whiskey, so Jordan by the glass often gets overlooked. If you're eating the elk chili or the Handle Burger and want a wine that can actually stand up to it, this is your move.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is a fine wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up bottles in the American restaurant industry. At a Four Seasons resort, you can count on that markup being especially aggressive — and the buttery, oak-heavy style isn't exactly a revelation at this price point. Save the glass money for something more interesting.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Handle Burger
A well-built California Cab and a properly loaded pub burger is one of the more honest pleasures in American dining. Jordan has the structure to stand up to the beef without going nuclear on tannin, and après ski hunger makes everything taste better anyway.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Handle Bar is a reliable resort wine stop — competent, comfortable, and priced accordingly. Don't come expecting discovery, but if you want a decent glass of something familiar after a day on the mountain, it gets the job done.
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